Project: City Terraces

Value: £2.7m

Duration: 18 months

In a unique location nestled between Liverpool city centre’s Baltic Triangle and Liverpool Waterfront, lies an extremely versatile building with an interesting story to tell. Having been utilised for offices, residential flats and even a care home throughout its lifetime, the property eventually became tired and unfit for purpose, leaving it unoccupied and derelict for some years. In 2018 a local property developer, decided it was time for a change. Seeing strong potential in both the location and the structure of the building, plans were drawn up for a transformative redevelopment project which would not only regenerate the property itself, but contribute to the greater regeneration of the Liverpool area.

Housing 34 one and two-bedroom luxury apartments with balconies, the newly named City Terraces development is a beacon for success on Liverpool’s property scene. Boasting manicured landscaped gardens, secure onsite parking and convenient bike storage, the residential project is a welcomed addition to the north-west rental market. Apartments have been finished to a high standard, with sleek integrated kitchens and premium flooring featuring in every unit. After achieving a timely completion in Q1 2020, City Terraces apartments are already 100% tenanted with the expert team coordinating all lettings and management of the building.

The ambitious construction and refurbishment of City Terraces would have been far too complex for all but the most experienced contractors. We worked with the developer and utilised all of our knowledge to ensure that this most challenging of projects was completed on time and to schedule, despite the tests that arose along the way. The construction process ran smoothly during times where unforeseen issues raised their head. Some of these hurdles included the early-on detection of asbestos, the necessity to underpin part of the building and the inclusion of an additional floor, the installation of a new elevator, as well as placing a new roof on the structure. With an excellent site team, problems were resolved and overcome quickly to prevent delays and promote the delivery of construction in line with the programme.